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My attorney filed a motion to vacate; attorney never argued the motion; dismissed the motion from the court call; what to do?

You would be entitled to receive notice from your attorney that she was asking the Court for leave to withdraw. However, inasmuch as the motion you want heard was withdrawn, it may be refiled and renoticed for presentment. To determine this we would need to know the type of Motion insofar as some motions are time sensitive and can be stricken or denied if not filed timely. Your issues need attention now, and whatever the direction you choose, you should indeed seek the advice of counsel at...

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How do I remove myself as a guarantor for Merchant Account Services?

Prepare a letter to Merchant in care of the same person you dealt with and the company's President. In the letter state that effective immediately you are terminating the guarantee you signed. Send the letter by Fax or Fed Ex so you can confirm its delivery. If there is no balance due on the account your termination effectively takes you off of the guarantee. If there is a balance due, only that portion is subject to the guaranty. There are many other issue areas but it sounds from your...

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I was told that for a Sole Proprietor photography company that i don't need a business license is this true?

You should contact the City of Hillsboro and Montgomery County to determine whether a business license is required in your particular case which may depend upon whether you are opening a store for business in the City and/or County. Next you can visit the State's website (http://www2.illinois.gov/Business/Pages/registration.aspx) to further investigate licensing and registration requirements. I will say that you are likely to be much better off seeking the assistance of a local attorney to...

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What legal action do I have if I was sexually assaulted repeatedly when I was 8 to 10 by a minor who was 2 yrs older I am 16

Call the DuPage County Sheriff to report what has happened to you. These are are serious criminal charges. Civil claims should not drive this at the outset as the perp. needs to be prosecuted ASAP. Consult with local counsel as to civil claims.

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Want to add my husband to our property.. using a quit claim deed

You have a host of issues to be concerned with, some of which include: Is the property subject to a mortgage? If so changing how title is held may create unintended default issues. If there exists no mortgage, in addition to the other concerns raised by previous answers, you should seek legal counsel to apprise you of your rights and options in regards to how title should best be held. Titling options vary by state and in some states, you can elect tenancy by the entirety which provides...

In the interest of time, what is the most EFFICACIOUS way to RELIABLY identify one or more attorneys, or a list thereof, whom ..

You can contact the Chicago Bar Association and request a list of attorneys who handle "Elder Law" and "Plaintiff's Personal Injury". This should give you a good chance at finding someone who specializes in this area. Next you might want to look up the bio for Thomas Paris, if you believe his background matches your criteria, you can of course reach out to him.

Notice of a Money Judgement

It depends upon the type of judgement obtained in a commercial case, if there is an appearance on file, an order granting a default judgment and setting the matter over to a future date for prove-up of damages, would need to be sent to the defaulted Defendant. A Defendant who fails to file an appearance, is not entitled notice of the entry of a default judgment. Both scenarios assume the Defendant was properly served with summons. Other types of judgments such as those granting injunctive...